Lists plants in which he is interested, including Neptunia and Mimosa species.
Do any strictly tropical plants have glaucous leaves?
Asks for observations on irritable plants.
Gratified that a man of JD’s experience agrees with him.
Would enjoy seeing him at Down but it could only be for a half-hour’s talk at most, because of his health.
Sends an essay ["Mikrogeologische Studien über das kleinste Leben der Meeres-Tiefgründe aller Zonen und dessen geologischen Einfluss", Abhandlungen der Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin (1873): 131-98.]
with expressions of admiration. CGE is confident their differences will not estrange them.
Remembers with gratitude the [Atlantic] dust that CD made available to him in 1844 [see 747].
Describes work on Nepenthes – more difficult than Drosera.
Has written to Dublin for a Drosophyllum.
Composition of the residue left on evaporation of the fluid in Nepenthes.
